Video Tip: Maximizing Your Esophageal Evaluation

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This video discusses tips for conducting a thorough esophageal evaluation during an esophageal gastroadenoscopy. The presenter emphasizes that the esophagus should not be viewed solely as a conduit to enter the stomach, but rather as a site of potential complications and alternative etiologies for symptoms. The goals of the evaluation include assessing for esophagitis, complications such as Barrett's esophagus and strictures, and potential alternate causes of symptoms. The presenter highlights the importance of adequate sedation, cleaning the esophagus, carefully inspecting the mucosa, and performing a retroflex examination. They emphasize that a high-quality exam should not only apply to colonoscopy but also to upper endoscopy.

Keywords

esophageal evaluation

esophageal gastroadenoscopy

esophagitis assessment

Barrett's esophagus

mucosa inspection